Better than a poke in the eye with a blunt stick.

**Loy Toy** · 16-01-2009, 06:20 PM

Well after all these years of living here I have finally won something.

Not actually me, if the truth be known but I may be the beneficiary!

My wife won a new Yamaha Fino but the problem is she just purchased a new Honda Click about 100 Kms ago (mostly driven by me).

Now she tells me she is too scared to drive either of them because of the crime in Pattaya and I jumped at the chance to possibly buy myself a bike.

On the way home with the new Yamaha in the back of the pick up we stopped in the Honda dealer and I saw a new Black Honda Phantom.

I enquired about the price (85,000.00) and in principle they have agreed to trade in the 2 small bikes for the Phantom (and after they view the Click).

Does anyone know about this Honda Phantom (and at 200cc I feel it may be a bit of a toy) but I really want to start to ride again and maybe this one can be my refresher before I move to a monster.

Your advice would be appreciated.

The prize

**Loy Toy** · 16-01-2009, 06:24 PM

The two bikes I hope to trade in!

**terry57** · 16-01-2009, 06:26 PM

Very good question as I was wondering the same.

The last time I had a good look at a Phantom the finish looked very average just like they had thrown it together, turned me off a tad.

Always wondered if they are mechanically sound and readily serviceable ?

Suppose some bugger will Know.

**spiff** · 16-01-2009, 06:32 PM

All I can add here is that a Phantom is too bulky to weave between cars in dense city traffic.

**Loy Toy** · 16-01-2009, 06:33 PM

I just saw one that they just unwrapped and the finish looked superb! But then again I should ride it first Terry!

Fvck I'm all excited again about the prospect about getting back out on the highways!

Then again the bike experts here will have a bearing on what I eventually get onto!

**Marmite the Dog** · 16-01-2009, 06:37 PM

Will you have it in time for next weekend?

**Loy Toy** · 16-01-2009, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by spiff

All I can add here is that a Phantom is too bulky to weave between cars in dense city traffic.

Good point spiff but I will be mainly riding on the 36 and the 332 highways on the Eastern Seaboard.

A trip down to Trad for instance sake and I will handle the city driving in the safety of my car.

**terry57** · 16-01-2009, 06:39 PM

Just done a quick check on the Phantom, common problems are :

1 = Standard tires arn't so good, need to fit quality tires.

2 = Back brake is deadly need to be careful when braking.

3 = Uses a bit of oil, need to check weekly.

4 = Shite cam chain tensioner, needs to be checked regularly, if it's neglected one will fok the motor needing extensive repairs.

Besides that ain't to bad.

**Nawty** · 16-01-2009, 06:40 PM

I had one for a little while when first arrived here, crap bike.

We gave it to the brother inlaw who then 2 weeks later wrapped it around a tree.

Not a nice bike to ride....I would not waste 85k on one. look for something better.

Get a trailbike, a real one.

**Loy Toy** · 16-01-2009, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Will you have it in time for next weekend?

Hopefully mate and I am waiting for the dealer to come around to look at the Honda.

Also thats why I couldn't come to Bangkok today (again) but I will definately be there for Mr. Pot's bar opening tomorrow night.

**jandajoy** · 16-01-2009, 06:42 PM

How much do you weigh LT?

**ChiangMai noon** · 16-01-2009, 06:43 PM

phantoms are not my cup of tea at all.

bit of a pretend bike for gay rockers.

with 85000 you could buy a really nice bike second hand rather than a crappy new one.

**good2bhappy** · 16-01-2009, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

Mr. Pot's bar opening tomorrow night.

where?

**Loy Toy** · 16-01-2009, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by jandajoy

How much do you weigh LT?

Last time I checked about 85 Kgs JJ! Fat [at][at][at][at] that I am.

**Marmite the Dog** · 16-01-2009, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

Also thats why I couldn't come to Bangkok today (again)

Just as well I didn't get my glad rags on then...

**Loy Toy** · 16-01-2009, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by good2bhappy

where?

In Kao San Road mate!

Should be a blast, about 200 metres from Burger King and a few of the lads will be there so I believe!

**Loy Toy** · 16-01-2009, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by ChiangMai noon

bit of a pretend bike for gay rockers.

Perfect Noony!

Boy's Town here I come! Yipeeeeeeeeee

**good2bhappy** · 16-01-2009, 06:51 PM

well good luck to Mr Pot

**jandajoy** · 16-01-2009, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

Last time I checked about 85 Kgs JJ! Fat [at][at][at][at] that I am.

Shit, you're a skinny bloke......

I'd be going for a 400 at least. Power gets you out of more potential problems than brakes.

Nawties suggestion of a trail bike is, IMHO, very good.

**Loy Toy** · 16-01-2009, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by terry57

1 = Standard tires arn't so good, need to fit quality tires. 2 = Back brake is deadly need to be careful when braking. 3 = Uses a bit of oil, need to check weekly. 4 = Shite cam chain tensioner, needs to be checked regularly, if it's neglected one will fok the motor needing extensive repairs.

Better I have a check around then but the guy who owns the Honda dealership is a friend of the family so I might get better support.

What else would you suggest then mate?

**Loy Toy** · 16-01-2009, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by Nawty

Get a trailbike, a real one.

Originally Posted by jandajoy

Nawties suggestion of a trail bike is, IMHO, very good.

As a matter of fact I saw a mega trials bike on display but from experience they are not so good for comfortable touring.

**jandajoy** · 16-01-2009, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

they are not so good for comfortable touring.

You are allowed to stop for a break.

And you can change seats.

**melvbot** · 16-01-2009, 06:59 PM

When theres stuff like this for the same price

BahtSOLD.com | Thailand Classified Ads | Suzuki Katana 750 GSX w/book

That Phantom just looks bad value. Ive seen a few of then that are a year or so old, dont think they keep very well.

**dirtydog** · 16-01-2009, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

Now she tells me she is too scared to drive either of them because of the crime in Pattaya

To my mind if she feels that way it is obviously time to leave Pattaya.

**Marmite the Dog** · 16-01-2009, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by jandajoy

Nawties suggestion of a trail bike is, IMHO, very good.

A terrible suggestion.

https://teakdoor.com/classifieds-help...-thailand.html (I want to buy a used bike in Thailand)

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